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  • A leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_194.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
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  • A Small wooden bridge and waterfall of the Japanese Garden, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.
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  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Rome. Italy.  View towards the top of the monumental staircase at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli which divides the upper level of the monumental staircase at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the upper level of the monumental staircase which ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the upper level of the monumental staircase which ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of a group of palm trees surrounding the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slope of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil gardens were established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now are run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
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  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
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  • Monument of Colombian political and military historical figure Francisco de Paula Santander, Villa Borghese gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. A tree lined avenue leads to the 18th century Triumphal type arch (Arco di Settimo Severo) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 1929 fountain known as Fonte Gaia by Giovanni Nicolini at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Ruins on the first level, Roman baths and possibly patients waiting rooms. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Part view of the second level terrace. Central is the Temple of Apollo. To the right is the exedra. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_042.jpg
  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_019.jpg
  • Fountain on the first level terace retaining wall. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite. Please contact Steven Sklifas for more information.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_001.jpg
  • Sculpture of Australian Aboriginal men and child, William Ricketts Sanctuary, Victoria Australia.
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  • Section of the lush ferny pathway that winds through the William Ricketts Sanctuary, Victoria Australia.
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  • View of a rare Wollemia nobilis at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Wollemia is a genus of coniferous tree in the family Araucariaceae and was regarded as extinct until 1994 when a few plants were discovered in the Wollemi National Park in Australia.
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  • Large Pink Bougainvillea bush, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Section of the French Greenhouse on the right, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Pinguicula ibarrae Zamudio plant inside the monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Pinguicula ibarrae Zamudio (family Lentibulariaceae) is a Mexican carnivorous plant.
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  • The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_195.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
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  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
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  • Canopy of the Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_146.tif
  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_140.tif
  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Pink Bougainvillea bush and the Orangey Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Orangey dates from 1930 and originally was used for the recovery of oranges in winter. Today it is used as a conference room and office.
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  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_120.tif
  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Upper level of the monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
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  • Upper level of the monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
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  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
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  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_066.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_057.tif
  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the avenue of Palms that lead to the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the bust of Pietro Romuaido Pirotta, the Director of botany at the University of Rome at the 1883 founding of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_023.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
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  • Post classic marble statue of couching Boy at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the avenue of Palms that lead to the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Monument to Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin by Yuri Orekhov, Villa Borhgese gardens, Rome, Italy.
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  • Monument of Colombian political and military historical figure Francisco de Paula Santander, Villa Borghese gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Portico of the lions (Portico dei Leoni) with water spouting lion statues and a basin at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Portico of the lions (Portico dei Leoni) an arched building facade with water spouting lion statues and a basin at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • The imitation Ionic Temple of Aesculapius in the lake garden (Giardino dei Lago) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy. The landscaped park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • The second aviary named Giardino della Meridiana, Rome. Italy.   The aviary is part of the left side adjoining gardens of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese).
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  • Rome. Italy.  View of two police officers on brown horses beside two small obelisks at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The Villa Borghese park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of some of the statues and vases on decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the equestrian monument to the second king of Italy, Umberto I (riding horseback) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The landscape park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • View of the 1929 fountain known as Fonte Gaia by Giovanni Nicolini at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy.  The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of a Man and a woman at the ornate fountain known as Mostra dell'Acqua Felice at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Staircase linking the third level terrace to the sacred grove. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Third level terrace patients accomadation rooms in ruins. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Capital above a column fragment at the site of Great Doric temple of Asklepios on the third level terrace. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • View of the second level terrace. To the left is the older temple of Asklepios. In the centre are the ruins of a large altar. To the right is the Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_049.jpg
  • View of the exedra on the second level terrace. The construction added support to the upper level and was originally decorated with statues in the niches. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • View of the exedra on the second level terrace. The construction added support to the upper level and was originally decorated with statues in the niches. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • View of the two upright columns of the 4th century Ionic order Temple of Asklepios. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall.  All niches were once occupied by statues.  This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Part view of the second level terrace. Directly in front are the ruins of the Altar. In the background to the left is the exedra. In the centre is the staircase to the third level terrace. To the right are the ruins of the priest’s room. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Sculpture of Aboriginal man and William Ricketts (self-portrait) suspended on crosses, William Ricketts Sanctuary, Victoria Australia.
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  • Entrance to the Grotto, William Ricketts Sanctuary, Victoria Australia.
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  • Sculpture of a Australian Aboriginal man, a self-portrait of William Ricketts is in the background, William Ricketts Sanctuary, Victoria Australia.
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  • View of the Palazzo Corsini from the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Agave americana ‘Marginata’ variegated at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden, Italy.
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  • View of the Palazzo Corsini from the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_224.tif
  • Agave americana ‘Marginata’ variegated at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden, Italy.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_222.tif
  • The Medicinal Garden also known as the Garden of Simples, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Italy.
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  • The Medicinal Garden also known as the Garden of Simples, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Italy.
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  • The Medicinal Garden also known as the Garden of Simples, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Italy.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_218.tif
  • A leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • A leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_213.tif
  • Large Pink Bougainvillea bush, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Large Pink Bougainvillea bush, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Large Pink Bougainvillea bush, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Carnivorous Sarracenia purpurea pitcher plants, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Nepenthes sanguinea plant inside the monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Nepenthes sanguinea is an Asian carnivorous tropical pitcher plant.  The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
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  • The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
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  • The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
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  • The Corsini Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Hosting a collection of succulents, the Corisni Greenhouse was built at the beginning at around 1800 and was the first greenhouse of the Palazzo Corsini garden for the recovery of plants in Winter. The greenhouse also contains two basins that had belonged to Queen Christina of Sweden during her stay (1659-1689).
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  • The Corsini Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Hosting a collection of succulents, the Corisni Greenhouse was built at the beginning at around 1800 and was the first greenhouse of the Palazzo Corsini garden for the recovery of plants in Winter. The greenhouse also contains two basins that had belonged to Queen Christina of Sweden during her stay (1659-1689).
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  • The Corsini Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Hosting a collection of succulents, the Corisni Greenhouse was built at the beginning at around 1800 and was the first greenhouse of the Palazzo Corsini garden for the recovery of plants in Winter. The greenhouse also contains two basins that had belonged to Queen Christina of Sweden during her stay (1659-1689).
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_190.tif
  • The Corsini Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Hosting a collection of succulents, the Corisni Greenhouse was built at the beginning at around 1800 and was the first greenhouse of the Palazzo Corsini garden for the recovery of plants in Winter. The greenhouse also contains two basins that had belonged to Queen Christina of Sweden during her stay (1659-1689).
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_189.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
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